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not to turn her back on the city. >> rich and i feel the city of chicago has welcomed us. and i know myself over these past years the spiritual support i've had from this community. it's touched me more than you'll ever know. >> reporter: for years she's been living with and fighting breast cancer. today she walks with a cane by hopes to lose it soon. recovery from surgeries has been slow and tedious, she shows no signs of failing. as for her husband's steps post politics. >> i think it's another door opening. a new adventure in our life. i'm looking forward to it. >> reporter: she agrees with her husband's call to call it quits and remains tight lipped about what's next for her, the mayor and chicago. >> he loves being mayor. but as he said, it's time to move on. and -- but we'll always be there for chicago. >> reporter: exactly what she and the mayor have up their sleeves is a mystery to us all. spending time together with their children and grandchildren is definitely a priority she says today. >> and you saved the scoop for last. she named who she'd like to be the next
not to turn her back on the city. >> rich and i feel the city of chicago has welcomed us. and i know myself over these past years the spiritual support i've had from this community. it's touched me more than you'll ever know. >> reporter: for years she's been living with and fighting breast cancer. today she walks with a cane by hopes to lose it soon. recovery from surgeries has been slow and tedious, she shows no signs of failing. as for her husband's steps post politics. >>...
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i will take money around the world if we can reinvest it in the city of chicago and rebuild our city. that's what we're doing. >> the trip sponsored by the chamber of commerce and world business chicago will last through next friday. >>> jesse jackson jr. isn't offering many deals with his meeting with rahm emanuel. they agreed whoever runs for mayor should conduct their campaign on a high moral ground. both are considering a run in what could be a crowded field. >> both talked about the need for civility in the race. they also talked about the fact the city's poor economic climate is something that really could send the contest back into a battle of racial epitaphs and that's something nobody wants to see. >> you might remember last week, jackson slammed emanuel and the president on cnn saying their stimulus has failed inner cities. >>> the illinois commerce chairman getting closer to entering the race. manuel flores. candidates have to file nominating petitions with the valid signatures from more than 12,000 voters by november 22. >>> chicago's community policing program. caps was s
i will take money around the world if we can reinvest it in the city of chicago and rebuild our city. that's what we're doing. >> the trip sponsored by the chamber of commerce and world business chicago will last through next friday. >>> jesse jackson jr. isn't offering many deals with his meeting with rahm emanuel. they agreed whoever runs for mayor should conduct their campaign on a high moral ground. both are considering a run in what could be a crowded field. >> both...
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to make the best burger in the city. >> reporter: are you nervous? >> not really. >> reporter: testing different burgers judged by a panel exexcuetive chefs, finest chefs in america. no pressure. is it possible to cook a hamburger in a french style? >> contrast the burger, -- classic burger, lettuce on it, -- what these guys do -- >> you have a restaurant in new york. you have one in beverly hills, napa valley. you brought some of the napa valley weather here. why not open a restaurant? >> i thought the weather would be enough. now, you want me to deal with that and a restaurant? >> reporter: yes. >> i'll think about it. >> reporter: there were enough burgers in the house. stephanie izzard. >> we have beef and pork in it as well. it's an ebb treatmently good burger. cheddar beer sauce -- good reaction. >> reporter: there could only be two winners for the night, first, the people's choice which went to this interesting place. a surf and turf burger from the four seasons. as for the judge's choice -- >> beef, bacon, which gives it the smoky flavor. wat
to make the best burger in the city. >> reporter: are you nervous? >> not really. >> reporter: testing different burgers judged by a panel exexcuetive chefs, finest chefs in america. no pressure. is it possible to cook a hamburger in a french style? >> contrast the burger, -- classic burger, lettuce on it, -- what these guys do -- >> you have a restaurant in new york. you have one in beverly hills, napa valley. you brought some of the napa valley weather here. why...
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i feel bad for her but the city is not the problem here. and certainly this tolling ordinance is not the problem here. >> reporter: last week lafond received three phone calls she believes is a collection agency. she says there's no way she'll pay chicago heights $500 because she's already paid enough. >> i think it's ridiculous to be honest with you. my car was never impounded, so i shouldn't have to pay for something that took my life a-- my kid's life away. >> you can read the whole story in the tribune tomorrow. >>> a crash kills a woman in her 20s and puts two others in the hospital. it happened at the caldwell intersection. the taxi caught fire and the cab driver should be okay. no further info on anyone else involved in that crash. that stretch of devon was closed for some time. >>> a garbage dumpster turns out to be a terrible place to hide from police. >>> also the gop drafts a formal pledge to america. >>> diabetes patients may lose their medication but it could also save li he's single, he's great looking and i'm going to introdu
i feel bad for her but the city is not the problem here. and certainly this tolling ordinance is not the problem here. >> reporter: last week lafond received three phone calls she believes is a collection agency. she says there's no way she'll pay chicago heights $500 because she's already paid enough. >> i think it's ridiculous to be honest with you. my car was never impounded, so i shouldn't have to pay for something that took my life a-- my kid's life away. >> you can read...
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you park the car and let it boom. >> he did state that he believed that the security in the city wasn't what it once was and he wanted to show that. >> there was never a threat against the mayor because investigation was controlled from early on. so therefore, we wanted to run this investigation out and allow it to play itself to the fullest extent. hopefully that will lend itself to a successful prosecution. >> reporter: we were in and out of hasoon's neighborhood this evening. we talked to a lot of people he knew and worked with. not one of them thought he was capable of any such violence he was accused of. they said he wasn't preponderanceated and wasn't opinionated or even -- sammy hasoon is expected back in court. he could get 5 years to life in prison. >> territories have tracked down over 20 people with active warrants. their office identified them using 21 surprise inspections. 124 people were found with active arrest warrants living in the homes as residents or working there. operation guardian is expected to continue. >>> and the attorney general joins us live it talk about it
you park the car and let it boom. >> he did state that he believed that the security in the city wasn't what it once was and he wanted to show that. >> there was never a threat against the mayor because investigation was controlled from early on. so therefore, we wanted to run this investigation out and allow it to play itself to the fullest extent. hopefully that will lend itself to a successful prosecution. >> reporter: we were in and out of hasoon's neighborhood this...
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wore on we began to see some of the clouds break over the city. maybe a similar situation tomorrow. it looks at the moment we'll see cloudiness off on on tonight and probably at least half of the day tomorrow and that again is going to take a toll on temperatures. again our high today was up to 65 degrees, but frankly all of the big temperature news was taking mace out in the western states. downtown los angeles measured 113 degrees today, the hottest temperature ever measured in downtown la. the other side of the country had its problems too, but not with temperatures. i'll show you the radar in just a moment. this is the current state of temperature affairs around the mid west or at least around the chicago area. see it's in the low 50s most locations a few spots in the 40s. we're expecting that overnight tonight we're see our temperatures dip probably to the mid 40s in most areas. this is the reason. there's plenty of moisture given the temperatures. right now dew points in the 40s. temperatures won't drop below the dew point. wind it's all gon
wore on we began to see some of the clouds break over the city. maybe a similar situation tomorrow. it looks at the moment we'll see cloudiness off on on tonight and probably at least half of the day tomorrow and that again is going to take a toll on temperatures. again our high today was up to 65 degrees, but frankly all of the big temperature news was taking mace out in the western states. downtown los angeles measured 113 degrees today, the hottest temperature ever measured in downtown la....
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in the city of chicago. and he counts oprah among his clients. >>> and in sports with dave bennett. i said they need the sweep on this twins series but it would be nice. >> it would help. it's been a struggle. we'll have highlights and the bears suffered a season-ending injury to a key guy. we'll tell you who later in sports. >> see you in a few. @ have you tried honey bunches of oats yet? every spoonful is a little different. mmm. they got three kinds of flakes. this is delicious. it's the perfect combination of sweet and crispy. i love it. this is so good. this is great. the magic's in the mix. diabetes testing? what else is new? you get the blood, hope it's enough, it's -- what's this? [ man ] new and improved freestyle lite® blood glucose test strip. sure, i'll try it, but -- [ beep ] wow. [ man ] yeah that's the patented freestyle zipwik™ design. [ man #1 ] it's like it -- targets the blood. targets the blood. yeah, it draws it right in. the test starts fast. you need just a third the blood of onetou
in the city of chicago. and he counts oprah among his clients. >>> and in sports with dave bennett. i said they need the sweep on this twins series but it would be nice. >> it would help. it's been a struggle. we'll have highlights and the bears suffered a season-ending injury to a key guy. we'll tell you who later in sports. >> see you in a few. @ have you tried honey bunches of oats yet? every spoonful is a little different. mmm. they got three kinds of flakes. this is...
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the oldest member of the city council wants an 11th term. he feels his experience is needed because of daley's retire. >> a new mayor is going to need someone like myself to guide him. this is going to be an awesome responsibility. >> the people on this ward are very much ready for a change. they're ready for someone with a vision, determination, someone that's going to be very service-oriented to the people. >> or her. his youthful opponent could be tough to beat. he won his last election by just 700 votes. >>> man accusing of doing everything from assassinating mayor daley painting the water in chicago remains behind bars. sami samir hassoun faced a court today. he requested a psychology evaluation. the attorney reports he is competent to stand trial but things need to be considered. >>> 19-year-old george lash was shot by officers at the 55th street station. they called police saying he had a gun. he pointed that gun after officers and that's when they shot him. the lawyer for the victim's parents spoke with two witnesses who say they nev
the oldest member of the city council wants an 11th term. he feels his experience is needed because of daley's retire. >> a new mayor is going to need someone like myself to guide him. this is going to be an awesome responsibility. >> the people on this ward are very much ready for a change. they're ready for someone with a vision, determination, someone that's going to be very service-oriented to the people. >> or her. his youthful opponent could be tough to beat. he won his...
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and the heavier totals are to the north of the city. evergreen park one of the heavier sections at about a third of an inch. we have a cold front pushing through. but we're not seeing a whole lot of cool air behind this. no relief from that. temperatures still 68 right now at mid way. and the rainfall has been fairly light. some areas saw little or no rain. temperatures as far as the dew point is concerned, still in the 60s. this mugginess will be with us for a couple more days. until friday and saturday. here's some of the wind gusts. we had one of 72 miles per hour at lake in the hills. and 65 in des plaines. again looking at some of the damage and video, some of the wind gusts may have been higher than that. things have quieted down. all the watches and warnings are over with. we still have some in northern missouri and wisconsin but other than that it's clear. now in michigan and over lake huron. and another cluster of storms north and west of that that extends into kansas and nebraska. looks like most of this activity is going to s
and the heavier totals are to the north of the city. evergreen park one of the heavier sections at about a third of an inch. we have a cold front pushing through. but we're not seeing a whole lot of cool air behind this. no relief from that. temperatures still 68 right now at mid way. and the rainfall has been fairly light. some areas saw little or no rain. temperatures as far as the dew point is concerned, still in the 60s. this mugginess will be with us for a couple more days. until friday...
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41st ward which runs along the edge of the city. he is officially in the race for alderman. officer mullen was responding to a call when a gunman hit him one in his spine leaving him a quadriplegic. >> it's going to be a little different but it would put me back on the beat. >> reporter: he tells me he tries to keep on a positive outlook on his life. many high profile figures have spent time with him throughout the years. his wife hasn't left his side and looks forward to helping him throughout the campaign. if elected, his top priority will be to get more people on the streets. >> we're not policing out there. we're reacting to crime. we're not preventing anything. and we can't because we don't have the man power to do it. >> reporter: he also wants to focus on fiscal responsibility and improving the recycling standards. he doesn't have much of a campaign war chest but is confident he will win the race. >> ever since i've had this injury, the people of chicago have just supported me and my family from day one. and i believe that'll
41st ward which runs along the edge of the city. he is officially in the race for alderman. officer mullen was responding to a call when a gunman hit him one in his spine leaving him a quadriplegic. >> it's going to be a little different but it would put me back on the beat. >> reporter: he tells me he tries to keep on a positive outlook on his life. many high profile figures have spent time with him throughout the years. his wife hasn't left his side and looks forward to helping...
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the taliban launched some rockets into cities and the united nations were pleased with today's democratic exercise. >>have you seen the list of the 251 candidates. they could show, if they are elected, quite the different faith of afghanistan. >> after the votes are counted, the real test begins as afghans will have to decide whether to except the results. quite a modest turn and early evidence of fraud. >> after 17 trips abroad, the pope's visit in england was his biggest protest ever. thousands marred in the streets and the catholic church's stance against homo sexual assaultee abortion and use of condoms. 80,000 people were there. earlier the pope personally met with five victims of clergy abuse expressing deep sorry row and shame for what they suffered. he winds up his visit tomorrow. >> the mother of natalie hallway visited prison where the lead suspect in her daughter's murder is being held. a dutch journalist said he and hallway's mother are working on a documentary film. he is being held in peru for the murder of stephanie forz. >> texas high school football player is dead after c
the taliban launched some rockets into cities and the united nations were pleased with today's democratic exercise. >>have you seen the list of the 251 candidates. they could show, if they are elected, quite the different faith of afghanistan. >> after the votes are counted, the real test begins as afghans will have to decide whether to except the results. quite a modest turn and early evidence of fraud. >> after 17 trips abroad, the pope's visit in england was his biggest...
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the imapproached illinois governor has been invited to speak at a trust forum in new york city next week. they say he will provide a unique perspective in federal jury convicted him of lying to the f.b.i. but deadlocked on 23 other counts, he is set to be retried in january. >>> governor pat quinn has a preelection gift for many workers on the temporary pay roll. he says he will keep the keep illinois working for another two months. >> i've gotten so many letters and messages from people, personal visits as well, saying that this job has changed my life. >> as you see there, governor quinn joined other politicians in the 28th board on the west side today. he said the state will pay $75 million to keep some 26,000 people employed. the program was set to expire friday. congress could extend funding for the program but lawmakers haven't approved that bill. workers are paid $10 an hour at jobs in both public and private industry. >>> big name in the illinois republican party, former governor endorses brady. edgar did so even though he hasn't seen eye to eye. in a statement today edgar says h
the imapproached illinois governor has been invited to speak at a trust forum in new york city next week. they say he will provide a unique perspective in federal jury convicted him of lying to the f.b.i. but deadlocked on 23 other counts, he is set to be retried in january. >>> governor pat quinn has a preelection gift for many workers on the temporary pay roll. he says he will keep the keep illinois working for another two months. >> i've gotten so many letters and messages...
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a chicago a city of hipsters? a person talks about his new blog about hipsters. is that jim ramsey in there if >> i have seen jim ramsey either singing or dancing on that morning show. but tonight he's eloquent with our late forecast. >> well, thank you very much. but no, the dancing has to wait. we'll get into that later. but we've got right now, we've got some clouds approaching, but they won't make it in here. satellite composite, take a look across the great lakes area. just around lake superior as we speak. that's an area of showers associated with an approaching cold front. that will push through the area in the next few hours. behind it we'll see our temperatures fall. that's going to make the air feel a little cooler as we head toward the weekend. but we don't think we're going to see any rainfall with that front. now seven-day forecast. look at those cold temperatures by the weekend. overnight low temperatures mid to upper 30s for a couple of days. but then we warm back up tuesday into wednesday. temperat
a chicago a city of hipsters? a person talks about his new blog about hipsters. is that jim ramsey in there if >> i have seen jim ramsey either singing or dancing on that morning show. but tonight he's eloquent with our late forecast. >> well, thank you very much. but no, the dancing has to wait. we'll get into that later. but we've got right now, we've got some clouds approaching, but they won't make it in here. satellite composite, take a look across the great lakes area. just...